Instructional Design Methodology

Course development is rooted in five steps: Task Analysis,
Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. Using the ADDIE
method, one can take any job or task, break it down into subtasks, and
still further into skills, knowledge, and attitudes required to perform
those tasks. By using these methods, one can design a course that meets
the needs of the delivery system and the student, develope a course that
has the necessary content and voice to appeal to the student, and can be
implemented in the necessary manner. Evaluation of the course should be
continual through the entire process, and effectiveness can be outlined
through measureable assessments.

Below are some examples of courses and course material that have been
developed using this method. A more in-depth portfolio following
this method can be viewed here.

Introduction to Excel 2011 for Mac

Project Duration: April 2012 Course Type: Online DistributionMethodology: ADDIE MethodCourse Objective: Provide an online course for Excel 2011 for
Ma, which otherwise does not have enough demand for an inclass offering.

Developed the course material as adapted from the corresponding Excel 2010
Level 1 course, recorded voice over and screen shots, combined in Final Cut Pro
X for editing

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Introduction to
Programming
in C

Project Duration: February 2012 to PresentCourse Type: Classroom Instruction with potential of
Online DistributionMethodology: ADDIE MethodCourse Objective: Provide a foundation in the C
programming language to continue on with Objective-C programming, and
have skills to create utilities in C by the end of the course
session.

Designed the courseware for Introduction to C Programming for those
new to programming but interested in learning to develop Apps for iOS
devices. Outlined the required topics based on need for Objective-C
programming. Developed the courseware workbook in eBook (epub) form for
easy distribution, while retaining a print version for those who wanted
a printed copy.

Macintosh OS X System
Essentials

Project Duration: December 2011 to January
2012Course Type: Classroom/Online HybridMethodology: ADDIE MethodCourse Objective: Prepare students for Macintosh system
administration by providing Apple Certified Curriculum in class in a
semester format, combined with online quizzes and tests for student
assessment.

Took existing courseware from Apple Training materials designed for
bootcamp instruction (8 hour days, 3 to 4 days in a row) and developed a
course plan that spanned a 3 credit hour course. Developed assessment
quizzes and exams for students. Coursework followed the stringent
requirements of Apple Training and the University of Utah's School of
Computing department. Assessment tools were a combination of short
answer and multiple choice questions to be comparable to industry
certification exams.

Collaborated with the author, Arek Dreyer, in developing the
exercises for Chapter 2 of the workbook. Worked with publishers at
Peachpit Press and the author to finalize requirements for the course.
Wrote exercises to challenge students on their skills, reinforce
knowledge, and introduce related topics not covered in the lectures.
Captured and formatted screenshots for critical steps. Worked with
technical and copy editors to review contribution. Collaborated with
author and Apple Training to produce an Education Class deployment plan
for the Server Essentials course.

Evaluated requirements of Search Engine Marketing needs by
researching job postings and SEO sites focused on Search Engine
Marketing. Outlined the course based on topic, relevancy to each other,
and natural progression in experience. Developed course with a limited
time frame in mind of 45 minute lecture, 15 minute exercise time, then
lecture and exercise time for a duration of 7 hours. Implemented the
course as an instructor-led classroom course, with plans to expand the
course to online distribution. Online components would be comprised of
4 to 5 lectures of 4 to 7 minutes duration each, with exercises and
quizzes that measure understanding of concepts.

Search Engine Optmization

Project Duration: September 2011 to
October 2011Course Type: Classroom or Online DistributionMethodology: ADDIE MethodCourse Objective: Introduce Search Engine Optimization
skills by focusing on Search Engine behaviors and goals, analysis, and
site design that is friendly to Search Engine web spyders.

Evaluated requirements of Search Engine Optimization needs by
researching job postings and SEO sites, and personal experiences while
at eBay, Inc. and on a personal website. Outlined the course based on
topic, relevancy to each other, and natural progression in experience.
Developed course with a limited time frame in mind of 45 minute lecture,
15 minute exercise time, then lecture and exercise time for a duration
of 7 hours. Implemented the course as an instructor-led classroom
course, with plans to expand the course to online distribution. Online
components would be comprised of 4 to 5 lectures of 4 to 7 minutes
duration each, with exercises and quizzes that measure understanding of
concepts.